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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

Among the mambers of the brute crra,io,,
the horse has been assigned the place OF
mans most humble servant In modern
times the ingenuity of man has kept place
with the greater capabilities of use for
which the horse has proved To be adapted.
as may be seen in the different varieties OF
harness especially made for the work re-
quired. The above suggestions were
brought to the reporters mind while visit
ing MeSsrs. AcCulloch 4 ROutLahn. mana-
fac'urers and dealers in fine single and
double. track. road. coupe and work
harness, No. IL east Main street They
have always been noted for frst-class
work. A feature with this firm is the
manufacture of the ''elOth-faced Scotch col
lar. which gives greater purchase, CON-
bined with perfect ease and comfort, to the
horse than any other collar in the market.
A full line of saddles. blankets, nets,
whips and turf goods, together with a large
stock of trunks. travelling bags, etc. are
carried. While the quality OF ali goods
manufactured and sold by them are su-
perior, their prices Will be right. which ac-
counts for the large increase of trade they
report for the present season.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
4. Z. Fried.

| One of the SureSt Indications of the
worldly prosperity of any given community
| is the liberal expenditure of money for Der
| sonal adoTnmcnt in the form OF line level
ry. In highly civilized countries like ours
the more refined desire value rather than
great quantity in connection with irwrlr,
and the efforts OF manufacturers, il will bs
observed. tend constantly in th,. direction
OF advancing the STANDARD ut taste.
An elegant display is lust now being
made by MI. {. {. Fried. NJ. Il East Main
street. who has controlled his share Of the
leading trade i'll this line in our city for the
last quarter of century. All the leading
American and European watches tind dis
play in his cases; French and American
clocks. charms for ladies and gentlemen,
pins. pendants, earrings, lOckets. bracelets.
silver and plated ware, eye glasses. Specta-
cles, optical goods. an especial large va
riety. which will br fitted To the eye from
scientific standpoint, together with every
thing else required in tirSt-claSS trade.
There is nothing in the mechanical art
SO intricate and delicate as the works of
watch, the construction and regulation of
which requires no ordinary skill and exper-
ience The mere valuable the time-piece
the more liable it is 10 be injured by incOm-
petent manipulation. Mr.. Z. G. Fried
gives this branch of his business his per-
sonaI attention and brings to the same 26
years experience, guaranteeing satiSfac-
tion. Special articles of jewelry are manu-
faetured to order, aud diamonds and other
precious stones are carried III stock. mount
e.. or loose. and set in any particular style
desired. Fine engraving in script. mono
gram or initial. is also executed in the most
artistic manner.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
The Poorer People of Lan,Ion.

The remarkable well being Of children
IN neighboriuG ,lums and cutters would
lead one Ia suppo-e that dirt i healthy
though Of course there are many who do
not exhibit such evidence Of robustness
But it i certain that the pampered infant.
carefully wrapped IN flannel from il, birth,
and doctored upon every possible occasion
i not, in the long run, III the same en,iur-
ing constitution generally Ia be met with
in the lower CLASSES though the -.ruulbls
Of these concerning their richer brethren
il lnCr-~aut
Look, however, at these specimens Of
humanity when they reach uIatur-r aye,
their coarse ideas and ways. which are
followed by many others who have not
their evcuSe- The very way in which the
cOSteT and his st make love partakes OF
the brute. He IL unendOwed with the
power Of forming his feeling into delicate
or even acceptable speech. 50 he takes To
banging or pinching. and one may see the
well known type of AIRY and his GAL
of rine feathers, oiled hair and high heels
cutting each other 10 denote their affection.
or eoarseiy as7aulting their favorites 10
display their di>pleasure, and perhaps
sulkiiy walking apart when annoyed. but
not sufficiently irritable for any more sg-
gres-iVe form uf venting their feelings -
London Cor. san Francisco Chronicle.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
HaN>Ou 4 Wslland-

One of the most important articles in the
wardrobe OF either a lady or gentleman is q
neat. fitting, comfortable, and at the sans
| time durable boot or shoe. All these duali,
| ties can be combined in one manufacture. as
| the patrons Of Messrs. Paxson X Wslland
November. 1856, their first object was to
insure success, and secondly to establish
that success upon foundation that would
be lasting. That they have succeeded in
doing this is shown by the large trade they
have already built up and which is daily
increasing. All qualities of foot covering
are handled, from the finest hand-sewed 10
the medium and lower grades. They are
agents at this point for the celebrated
Douglass S3 shoe. which is acknowledged
the best shoe for mems wear for the money
now III the market.
In ladies' and misses goods they have
manufactured expressly for their trade
French Kid boot, which sells for s., that
for elegance of style, neatness of lit and
durability. is superior to any boot ever Of
fered in Springfield.
They also conduct a custom department.
employing the most skilled worknlen and
using the best material that money can
purchase. While the present firm has been
III existence only six months. Mr. Wel!aad
has been associated with the boot and shoe
trade ot our city Tor the last ten years and
thoroughly understands not only the mar
krtS but the wants OF this community
Their store i located at No. . East Main
street
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

\ brief mention of the history of clothing
will he of interest Ii is positive fact
that previous to the MohammeIan invasion
of India. in the year of our Lord GGi. it was
universally held Sacrilege by the people
of that country to wear garments made from
separate pieces ot cloth sewn together.
Previous To this date all garments of what
ever kind Were woven in single piece.
and a sewing machine in all probability
would have been considered an invention of
the devil. ami a >rwng machine man gen
uiur imp of darkness. While interviewing
the various business interests "f the city We
discovered that ia the line nt ready-nIa,ie
clothing and gents furnishings H. displayed
in the stock of MeS,rs. Owen Bros at Nos.
- and - west Mann street. tina; Springfield
offers advantages To the purchaser that are
not eNcrlled in any city in the country. la
the first place. their stock embraces all
GRADES "f clothing. from the fine dress gar
Inent to the stylish business suit for the
merchant anu mechanic. Again. il is all
manufactured by themselves. ut their large
factory at Utica, New York and great care
is given to all the minor details which go Ia
make perfect garment. Their asSortmeT
of sizes covers the entire field from tie
child of two years of az" To- the fuIl-grown
man. As matter. of course. mauufactuI-
ing their own goods, and in such !ar-e
quantities. aS this is hnt one OF seventeen
stores situated in different parts of the
country. MeS-rS. Owen Bros. can offer
prices that Others not manufacturers cannot
compete with. They have one of the
largest and best-arranced stores in the city
for the display of their goods. Ii is 5uXll0
feet. Being situated on Il corner. with al
alleyway in the rear, it gives them the
best lighted Salesroom in Springfield. In
addition to their ready-nade clothing they
carry one of the finest lines of mems
furnishings. hats. caps, valiSes. and in
fact everything required in the wardrobe of
man. youth, boy or child except boots and
shoes. All goods are sold AT one price. /
marked in plain figures, from which there
is no deviation. Much of the popularity of /
this firm at this point is due To the ability |
and courtesy Of Mr.. F, A. Rapp, the local !
manager.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

There is perhaps no one firm in this par
| of the state that possess the samc facilitie!
of furnishing house from garret to cellar
| not only with the necessities but with many
| of the luNuries of housekeeping As Messrs.
Movers, Lafferty < Co. who at the present
writing conduct two separate stores. one al
No. 10 east Main street, devoted TO stoves,
tinware. sheetron ware. holloware cutlery
and hardware, and one At No. ID east
Main street. devoted to furniture and house
furnishing goods. Their stock of cook
stoves embraces such favorites as the New
Davis" and Grown Jewel, and in heaters
the Gold Com and the Art Garland, -
which they handle a. agents. They are
also agents for the Dayton Champion
plow, which is exceedingly popular with
the farmers. LII kinds of tinware is man.
ufacured, and roofing. Spouting and gut
tering in the best manner at reasonable
figures.
Their stock of furniture which is dis
PLAYED at No. l. east Main street. embraces
a full assortment of parlor. chamber dining
room. library, hall and kitchen furniture,
in all the latest styles of wood and up
holstery. Their prices in all departments
represent rock bottom. Special sets are
upholstered in any material desired, in the
most artistic manner, at reasonable prices.
To those desiring 10 refurnish their dwell
ingS this spring either in part or in full. we
would advise a call upon MeSsrs. Meyers.
Lalferty n Co. before purchasing.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

Photography whether it is considered a
a pursuit or an art. presents features of as
tonishing Importance 1t is estimated that
not less $50, 600. 600 are annually paid 10y
the citizens of this continent for photo
graphic pictures. and i'll addition t" the
numerous people thus employed directly a.
artists, other various processes Involved for
the competition OF this work calls into eN-
iStence many trades that give employment
IA thousands. Anr,ug the leading artists
in ,he trueSt sense of this term. and those
who have, manifested the most zeal and at
tanned the most honorable distinction. We
wn,,ld mention the studios of Mr.. Warren
Cuchman. Nos and > Arcade building.
HIS rooms are elegant and nasnihcently
decorated with copies froui the brush OF
Mr. eastman of some of the most famous
pictures in European and American CALLER
les. The Heir apparent" a copy Of one
af the most striking paintings i'll the
famous Corcoran gallery of Washington. j.
here. The Talking Will" Negma. oda
i,>.lue. Nude. a most life-lise piece of col"r-
ing: o'Nanthoru's Last Days" Jharie>
Louis Nuller'S Fight over the Drink, and
kennett's Lake George" with many
others OF equal celebrity. Mr.. Cushman
EMPLOYS all the newest practical appliances
calculated to perfect his photographic art.
The instantaneous process Is employed
,,,.ht-h a.twr---.s taking subject on the
pople. oil. hr0iSk i"r children and Old
.ayon and air brush PIE. portraits. French
ats are taken from the caTS-t aI''iI anu p',i
fe size. Call and enjoy half an .lH',e ="
'ecting the beautiful paintings "n eTfs.--l;t,i al
pn IN his studios.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

cannot agree with Mr.. Howells that
the well wrought short story Is abundant
There are short stories whose number Is
beyond count and whose readablene~S IL
above zero, but the short story such A.
Mr.. Howrlls -Nalts Is certainly rare Rur
this Is not meant as al indictment Of our
writers. for short story Of the. best class
Is distinctly the most difficult thing 10 at
cnmplIsh in literature. IL implies almost
all that the novel reqUire>-frr,hueSS Of
characterization and novelty of situation.
and hence a writer must lie rich i'll ~
sources who can afford 10 lavish upnu a
miniature discoveries in the way Of char
acter and incident sufficient to set forth "A
heroic canvas \ well known novelist
once said To me- Il cannot afford In
write short stories: if | invent ANYTHING
good enough for short story have in
vented something that is the nucleus Of "A
novel From this point of view it i a
w0nder that short stories are written at
all.-HUme Journal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

Said an old veteran and a prominent
business man: You would not believe il,
but at one time | was meIuber Of one
eli The military bands in the old army.
Ii =, happened that the regiment to which
eur band wH~ attached was sent To Fora
z Pulaski. We We're on one Of the gun
@ sSs'sc In3,,.,JIS -, erIng "a that region, and %
one ECI|loh III iI1SSfr-r up tfrt. river which
Hah several outlet channels or mouth.
The boat ran up the wrong channel ous
:" narrow that II did not permit u turn u
the boat except under the very guns OF
the rebels. The officer in command soon
discovered the mistake. hut the question
was how lie wa- fo get out Df the SCrape
''~''fuc distance 10 the front the channel
wldeur,i. - that there would lee no diff
Guilty III turning the boat for retreat il
the rebel guns which Commanded that
part nt the channel would keep quier
The officer called the band together and
instructed them To play Dixie We did
il and ,iid our best and that Federal gun
boat swung round into the wide part 0c
the channel, the band playing the favorire
tune and the rebels cheering us instead Of
firing ut Us. i> soon as the turn was
ma,ie and the boat was out of the imlne-
diate range uf the heavy guns we changed
instantly To The star ~pangled Banner
and then i, was bang and crash and roar.
the very men who hsf been cheering us
NOT two minutes before sending bullets
after u-- Inter Ocean.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
Hsnry.t. " iseman.


In the classification Of the eraS oi social
advance the present century may well be
called the iron age.
The term general hardware IS multitndln-
Gus in its meaning; suffice il to say that it
inc iudeS everything which from the long
experience OF the dealer and the growing
value of the trade he finds necessary &"
handle In the stock of Mr.. Henry {.
Wiseman Fisher block, we trd a complete
assortment of builders. and farmers hard
ware, mechanics tools. factory supplies.
table and pocket cutlery and a general line
Of goods usually associated with the hard
ware trade. The line of bronze trimmings
shown for the interior of buildings i very
complete and worthy the inspection of
builders. cabinet makers or private parties
contemplating building. Mr Wiseman.
since he began business here nine years ago.
has demonstrated that he can supply the
demand centerinG at this point, in the face
of competition from any quarter. both III
quality of goods and low figures at which
the same are offered. These facts, together
with the universal prosperity which seems
10 have set in with the year of 1881. will
account for the hourishing condition of
trade which was reported by this gentle
{ u
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21
W. VI. Black 4 Co.

! There i now and then in every city some
. industries that have been SO long identified
with it, commercial development as To be
come part and parcel of its history. Such
! j. the fact in regard 10 the house whose
name appears at the head of this article.
the founding of which runs back nearly
half a century. 1t is the oldest in this line
in our city, and in all instances has with
stood the financial shocks, panicS and
national rrverSes which have swept the
country. holding itself intact in the face of
all demands.
Mee>rs. W NJ. Black & Co. Nes , and 1
opera house block. carry stock of dry
goods, fancy goods. hosiery. trimmings and
dress goods that would do credit t1 any city
in the country. onr of the advantages
they offer their patrons is the fact that their
stock is always kept fresh. embracing the
latest novelties of the foreign and domestic
markets. purchased on a cash basis at
phenomenal low prices These specialties
are in none bu; the best goods. and include
every article that can be found in a first
class dry goods house, and are department
ed as follows: Dry goods including every
variety of dress goods. foreign and Amcri-
can silks laceS. cloakS. shawlS. and great
variety of dress trimmings and ladies'
furnishing goods. A direct speciality is
made OF dress goods and silks. Their aim
has always been not only To secure custom,
but by fair and honorable dealing to retain
the same Their Sales-rooms cover the
large area of 30Xl05 feet. Ii occupies
corner. and possesses onsof the finest lights
in the city, great advantage in the selec-
ton % goods.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

4 musical instrument of some kind i no
longer considered a luxury in American
homes, but rather an indispensable part
and parcel of the outht-a something essen-
tial To make the uni.ieS complete. The
city of Springfield and the surrounding
country for considerable distance look tu
Mr.. u. o. Myers. of 81 west Main street
for their supply of music al merchandise. and
very properly too. since he carries the
largest stock and sells the Sanie at TIM
lowest figures. He is displaying one of
In this part of the state wtwkiug q feature
as agent OF the Hallett X Davis piano, which
for hrilliancy of touch, purity OF tone, amt
that delightful singing quality 81 much ad-
mirei by musicians, it has few if any supe-
riors in the market. He also controls the
agency of the Everett Mathusek and
Decker 4 Sons pianos. that run lower IN
price, vet combine all the best qualities oi
a first class instrument. In organs. his
leader is the celebrated wilcox N
White" make. He also carries the "tlough
i Warren Organ. thus covering the entire
field in first class instruments. Nloilns.
guitars and other -trinCed instruments.
sheet music and instruction books. Ill
fact every article in use by the musical
profession. no matter by whom advertised
can be obtained of Mr.. Myers. Tuning
and repairing of all varieties of musical
instruments is conducted in the most
scientific manner Pianos and organs are
sold on the inStalment principle, and
parties can obtain lowest wholesale rate
from Mr.. Myers for cash.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

have heard many French housek-en,rs
declare that they gladly put up with gIl
servant annoyance>. except with those uf
wet nurse- They are the real lyr,rDf-
anu worry OF the servant clIS> la the
hrst place good nurses wages ;rt ..rIor-
nous; she Is paid from $50 10 $40 a
month; She is given whole trous-eau.
she must he fed with extra dishes. a
thlng, which however reasonable il may
seem, always eNcites grumbling among
the other servants. For baby's sake. She
Is out a good deal and in parks She meets
"her nurses, who for pastime make it a
point To gossip and tear their masters 10
pieces. When found fault with. nurse
must not be scolded nor worried: il might
hurt the baby. She is well aware that The
peace Of the family depends upon her, and
like all despots she is sure to take advau-
tage OF it Moral: Mothers must uurss
their own .hiIdreB.-Cor BROOKLYN Eagle.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

We have been in business over two
Mel aren X Bro. who are proprietors of
the cash and one price marked i'll plain
figures dry goods house, Nos. 81 and 81
south Limestone street, ''and the first quar-
ter of the present year showed gain of p
per cent in the volume OF our sales over
any previous record made for the same
time"
Notwithstanding it was ali early hour IN
the day when the reporter called. there was
a constant arrival and departure of Gus
TONERS. Falling in with the moving crowd.
the writer kept his ears alert to learn. if
possible, something concerning the STYLES
to be worn in dress fabrics for the present
and approaching season. The principal
call was for fine light and fancy checks III
wool fabrics, and the new and very popular
heather mixed goods. 10 be made up with
! trimmings of plaidS. Sclvets and fancy rib
bOns SiIks-in which department Ne
| I.arrn & Bro. are slowing a great yaret,
/ OF all >tyleS-will be trimmed almost ell
! tirely with fine jet. The dress goods sec
! fions of the house on that day seemed 10 be
| the most popular with their patrons Other
( divisions of their immense ground floor
displayed great aSsortments OF gloves,
/ hosiery. notions, fancy goods andthe long
/ list of articles called for By the ineXorahle
/ demands of feminine necessities. The
prestige of this firm has been gained
/ through their appreciation and attention Il
/ the wants. large and small. Of the trade
/ which seeks their house
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

paints, oils. glass. and painters and Rla2ters'
supplies generally. In this connection We
would state that they are the agents at this
point for the Pittsburg plate glass works.
nt Creighton. Pa. who are the largest man
ufacturers of plate glass in the nlted
States and the only company using natural
gas for fuel 'ss5S
prescriptions are compounded by the IN
diyidual members Of the finn. assisted 10y
skilled pharmacists. and the greatest care Is
exercised in this department. ThlN is 81
. much speciality that they control one oi
the leading prescription trades "f the city.
In all that pertains to the retail drug trade.
with all specialtieS coming under the head
of pharmaceutical preparations, this hrn
stands AT the front.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-21

Mr.. John German. mason. contracor ana
builder. at present engaged in erecihS the
new Bar and Knife Works, al thePlant .!
Warier. Bushnell and GleSsner, Is one oi
the most SucceS>tuI and popular neh III hi-
line in Springfield. He u>ualiThas hand
in all the bug Jobs about tea. and when
cumpletin, the one Al prrSel'occnpStng ms
time. il will show brick iinctnre OF $40
feet long and three storif hlgh. twenty
five men arr engaged on ne WORK.
Among other no,abP contracts in this
city in which Nr. Grnlan has been inter
.st.d WAS the suT.rintending Of all the
bril- worl, n, Snrin, neld'S new court house
,ba han,Isnmast iy die state. lie built the
Cn,,,r,nY S..ns, engine house, on Water
VI aranns. the BlakeI-y foundry: all
tn. addition "a Stack-w"rk at the west end
WaII..hIa Iran Shops and the Protestant
N.,ho3is, snurch, on Pleasant street. All
a., ,,'ement> made in the REPIrHLIC
t'';tH,i during the last six years. have had
IN ..g-anai supervision OF Mr.. German.
T., .ssnecti0n with work of this character
Importance. he has erected the brick
.,gk Of many of our most beautiful resi-
Ernces, and is at presSnt superintendent of
lie abutment work of the High and Facto-
Y street bridges.
Mr.. Goraan is a man Of capacity and en-
erpriSe. and is always ready to make eSti-
mates and contract for work in his line. tu
my extent. His office headquarters are at
IS, lagonda avenue.